486 Convent Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02066-0046Map
Owner of record: 492 Convent Avenue HDFC
486 Convent Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 492 Convent Avenue HDFC. HPD has recorded 151 housing violations here, most recently on September 9, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 151
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 172
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 151
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the 4th room from north at east, the 5th room from north, the bathroom , the 4th room from north at west located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 24
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 24
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 15, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 42
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door frame in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door hinge in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 42
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 42
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 42
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet cover in the 3rd room from north located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose off hinges door in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlocked at iron gate north fire escape landing
Sep 3, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 13th from bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 3, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulk head roof east wall
Sep 3, 2014
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Sep 3, 2014
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Sep 3, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulk head roof east wall
Sep 3, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12., 5th story
Sep 3, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2012 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2012 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operate door knob installed at room door & obstructing egress to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 7, 2012 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door handle in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 7, 2012 · Apt 42
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 7, 2012 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 7, 2012 · Apt 42
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at room door at 1st room from east at north, 4th story, apartment
Apr 14, 2012 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric strike faceplate at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 14, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock
Jul 9, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at door entrance at vestibule , 1st story
Jul 6, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at door leading to west court yard at public hall, 1st story
Jul 6, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator below stairs at public hall, 1st story
Jul 6, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective stopper at tub at bathroom, 4th story, apartment
Jan 29, 2011 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective steam vavle at radiator in north 3 and 4 rooms at entire apartment, 4th story, apartment
Jan 29, 2011 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
No decorating in 3 years. paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at walls and ceiling at entire apartment, 4th story, apartment
Jan 29, 2011 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall at 2nd room from north, 4th story, apartment
Jan 29, 2011 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash at 1st window from north at east at 4th room from north, 4th story, apartment
Jan 29, 2011 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance upper and lower sash at 2nd window from north at east in the 3rd room from north located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2011 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the at waste at sink at kitchen, 4th story, apartment
Jan 29, 2011 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 16, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order - dob records indicate a full stop work order was served on 2/24/10 for erecting walls at front of basement w/o a permit noted: observed worker at
Mar 30, 2010 · Penalty $4,800
Active - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. work noted: constructed new partitions with electric at front of basement. remedy: stop all work except for my work to make site safe,obtain a permit. contact this office before returning to
Feb 22, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner no fire stopping as per bc712.3 etal noted at 2nd fl apt 21 at approx 25sqft of ceiling in different locations found w/o the required fire stopping leaving
Aug 6, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner defects noted bldg found with numerous stress cracks at walls and ceiling at right of private hall perpendicular to entry door to apt apts fl found to be
Aug 6, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner no fire stopping perbc 712.3 27-345 noted:in apt 21 approximately 35 sq ft of ceiling as no fire rated materials in place.conditions have existed since march
Feb 3, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted in apt 21 bedroom ceiling has 4 x 8 section of missing plaster,livingroom has 1 of plaster missing bath has falling plaster due to water damage.conditions
Feb 3, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain interior hazardous conditions observed in bedroom ceiling has a 4x8 section of exposed no fire rated materials plaster is loose on edges livingroom 1 sq section of ceiling w/ exposed not
Mar 16, 2008 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted installation erection of 2x4 wood frame for interior partitions throughout apt noted location apt 31 on the 3rd fl note work approx 85% complete (framing only) remedy: obtain permit
Jan 28, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to carry out demolition in a safe and proper manner. noted: the demolition of sub-flooring in apt. #31 caused plaster to fall from bedroom ceilings in apt #21. location: first bedroom upon entrance to a
Mar 13, 2006 · Penalty $2,000
Active
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 24
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 24
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 24
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 24
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 6, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 6, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 6, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt BST
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt BST
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 42
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 42
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 42
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 42
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 30, 2012 · Apt 42
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 30, 2012 · Apt 42
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 30, 2012 · Apt 42
Close - General
Doors
Apr 30, 2012 · Apt 42
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 30, 2012 · Apt 42
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 30, 2012 · Apt 42
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 26, 2012 · Apt 42
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 22,220 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,312 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2066 / 46
- Assessed value
- $826,650
- Landmark / historic district
- Hamilton Heights / Sugar Hill Northwest Historic District
HPD registration #115386, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.
Questions about 486 Convent Avenue
Who owns 486 Convent Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 492 Convent Avenue HDFC.
Does 486 Convent Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 151 housing violations at this property.
Is 486 Convent Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 486 Convent Avenue built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 486 Convent Avenue?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.